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Advocates of responsible drug use point to the many well-known artists and intellectuals who have used drugs, experimentally or otherwise, with few detrimental effects on their lives. Critics argue that drugs are escapist, dangerous, unpredictable, and often addictive; therefore, responsible drug use is an illusion. | Advocates of responsible drug use point to the many well-known artists and intellectuals who have used drugs, experimentally or otherwise, with few detrimental effects on their lives. Critics argue that drugs are escapist, dangerous, unpredictable, and often addictive; therefore, responsible drug use is an illusion. | ||
'''Examples of general harm reduction advice include:''' | '''Examples of general harm reduction advice include:'''<ref>[https://www.cato-unbound.org/2008/09/08/earth-fire-erowid/towards-culture-responsible-psychoactive-drug-use/ "Towards a Culture of Responsible Psychoactive Drug Use"]. Cato Unbound. 8 September 2008. Retrieved 24 October 2023</ref><ref>Duncan, D. F.; Gold, R. S. (1982). [https://www.angelfire.com/realm2/duncanian_theory/ResponsibleDrugUse.html Drugs and the Whole Person]. Wiley, New York. pp. Chapter 18: Responsibilities of the recreational drug user.</ref> | ||
*Educating oneself on the effects and legality of the substance being consumed | *Educating oneself on the effects and legality of the substance being consumed | ||
*Measuring accurate dosages and taking other precautions to reduce the risk of overdose | *Measuring accurate dosages and taking other precautions to reduce the risk of overdose | ||
*Taking the time to chemically test all substances being consumed to determine purity and strength | *Taking the time to chemically test all substances being consumed to determine purity and strength | ||
* | *Only partaking in relaxed and responsible social situations and avoiding potentially dangerous or unknown settings | ||
*Not [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Drug%E2%80%93impaired_driving driving], operating heavy machinery, or otherwise being directly or indirectly responsible for the safety or care of another person while intoxicated | *Not [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Drug%E2%80%93impaired_driving driving], operating heavy machinery, or otherwise being directly or indirectly responsible for the safety or care of another person while intoxicated | ||
*Avoid recreational drunk dialing, emailing, etc, that may lead to socially negative consequences. | *Avoid recreational drunk dialing, emailing, etc, that may lead to socially negative consequences. | ||
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*Not attempting to trick or persuade anyone to use a substance they are not willing to use | *Not attempting to trick or persuade anyone to use a substance they are not willing to use | ||
*Not allowing substance use to overshadow other aspects of one's life or responsibilities | *Not allowing substance use to overshadow other aspects of one's life or responsibilities | ||
* | *Attempting to gain the most pure and high-quality drugs laced with no cutting agent, and being conscious of the source of one's substances | ||
This page is dedicated to providing information about the various factors that should be considered when experimenting with or regularly using [[psychoactive substances]]. The first section covers general harm reduction practices for all substance classes while the latter is specific to [[hallucinogens]]. | This page is dedicated to providing information about the various factors that should be considered when experimenting with or regularly using [[psychoactive substances]]. The first section covers general harm reduction practices for all substance classes while the latter is specific to [[hallucinogens]]. | ||